How Computers Work: The Evolution of Technology
- ISBN-10
- 078974984X
- ISBN-13
- 9780789749840
- Series
- How Computers Work
- Category
- Computers
- Pages
- 361
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-12-08
- Publisher
- Pearson Education
- Author
- Ron White
Description
Explains the structure and functions of microprocessors, hard drives, disk drives, tape drives, keyboards, CD-ROM, multimedia sound and video, serial ports, mice, modems, scanners, LANs, and printers.
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